Green technology on minds at HBA home show

7:38 PM,
Jan. 20, 2013

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New technology and an improving economy were the talk of the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield Home Show, according to builders.

Several builders at the weekend show, which concluded today at the Springfield Expo Center, said people are starting to work on projects they have delayed, and many of them are looking to build homes that are energy-efficient or that are wired for the latest gadgetry.

"We are seeing people ready to build," said Sam Clifton, of Custom Homes and Renovations. "It's not just a dream down the road." ...